Parahawking

We would like to thank everyone who has helped to make Parahawking in the United States possible. Thus far the public interest of whom we have come across during the training process has been almost staggering and a continual inspiration. Posted above we are pleased to show you our first official video. It was shot at the historic Torrey Pines Glider Port and Blossom Valley in San Diego County.

This site is still under construction as are we. We are currently figuring out the best and most appropriate way to make accessible the joy of flying with raptors and other birds to the American public. Our aims don’t stop there, with the unique ability to capture captivating images of birds in flight we plan to use ParahawkUSA as tool in promoting raptor conservation and education.

Sincere Thanks,

The ParaHawk USA Team




Parahawking in Nepal with an Egyptian Vulture. Note the birds don't perch/land for any length of time, and with rare exception seldom fold their wings for any length of time and become comfortable. Jim Stockley, you have done a bit of "Hawking" in your day. What do you think? For a bird that is genetically hardwired to soar in thermals, it must really rattle their brains to land, even for a moment in mid flight with the wind blowing through their feathers. They have to feel like they are going to fall out of the sky if they fold up for even a moment. Amazing stuff, although it kinda bastardizes the true art and skill of Falconry.